Slow relaxing day

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We were all woken up this morning by a train passing through Williams at 3am using his extremely loud horn. This then happened again at 4am, 5am, 6am, 7am (I think you probably get the picture!) So by 8am we were all up and about getting ready to head back towards Albuquerque. Just as we left to load the car a thunderstorm joined us, and it absolutely poured down.

We drove about an hour down the road and turned off to head to Meteor City. About 6 miles from I-40 is the location of where a meteor hit the earth over 50,000 years ago. It's where they also trained the Apollo astronauts and it's the first proven, best-preserved meteorite crater on Earth according to the museum facts!

Shortly after we left Meteor City, we took Route 66 through St Joseph, and into Holbrook. This was to be our base for the night, with most of the afternoon still remaining we thought we would step up our accommadation, and find a hotel with an indoor pool and spa! We checked in, relaxed for a couple of hours and then went for a dip and finished off in the jacuzzi.

If you were wondering why our location is 'Painted Desert/Petrified Forest' Its because thats the nearest place to us they had listed, and also where we're heading tomorrow.

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Photos

Canyon
This is another picture from yesterday at the Grand Canyon

Leigh & Katie - Grand Canyon
And one more pic!

Nige pulls again!
Its a definite improvement from the gorilla in Chicago!

Nige and Katie
Behind them is where the Meteor hit the earth. 2.4 miles wide

Its long way down...
From the telescopes on this lookout you can see into the centre of the crater, showing just how far away it is, There is a 6 foot wooden man and a 6' x 4' US flag, that you can hardly make out with your eye.

Leigh & Katie - Meteor Crater
Don't step back!

I can see you.....!
You can probably spot me in the yellow, and Katie in brown

Comments

[Joe]

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hi you must of been so brave dad going over the platform to see that man and flag joe

[kelly darren and calum]

hello katie glad to hear your enjoying yourself and also leigh and nigel calum said hope your not spending all his inheritance in gucci or tiffanys love daz kel and calum

[Tinkers]

Hi guys, Having a great time! Not spent Calum's inheritance yet but you will be pleased to know I have brought him a handbag, so he is fast catching up with auntie Kt, Just need to get the matching shoes from Vegas! Missing you all, give Calum a big kiss and see you all soon xxx